Opportunity
Houston Independent School District Ionwave #26-05-01
Houston ISD Solicits Special Education and Behavioral Services Proposals
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
26-05-01
NAICS
621399, 624310
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking proposals for a broad range of special education and behavioral services to support students with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Products/Services Requested: - Independent Education Evaluations (IEE) for special education students - General evaluation services for special education needs - Special education service providers for students with disabilities - Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services - Behavior therapist services - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must comply with HISD's liability insurance and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program requirements - Completion of forms related to data privacy, insurance, conflict of interest, and background checks is mandatory - Adherence to student data privacy standards and Texas Education Code for service providers - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - The opportunity aims to establish a pool of approved vendors through a formal procurement process, with contract awards subject to Board approval
Description
The Houston Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals and organizations for special education services including Independent Education Evaluations (IEE), evaluation services, special education service providers, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and behavior therapist services. The solicitation aims to establish Approved Vendor status through a formal procurement process and contract award by the HISD Board of Managers. The contract term is tentatively from August 14, 2026, through August 13, 2027, with two automatic annual renewals and possible extension for business continuity. Vendors must comply with HISD's liability insurance and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program requirements.